Rail Trail Highlights
Grade 1-3 (intermediate) 30-49km
Cost from: NZD$255 per person
This 1-day adventure gives you a taste of the Otago Central Rail Trail, taking in the most stunning section of the trail – Poolburn Gorge with a 37m high viaduct followed by two awesome tunnels and secluded gorge where you can enjoy a picnic lunch or snack. Perfect for families or those just wanting a taste of the Otago Central Rail Trail.
Itinerary
Start your adventure from Cromwell at 8.30am with bike fitting and briefing prior to taking our shuttle to Auripo, departing 9.15am, for your cycling to begin. This section of the trail is gentle riding so an easy ride for the whole family. Cycling for about 2-3 hours.
You pass through the townships of Lauder, Omakau and on to Chatto Creek where you will be picked up by our shuttle at 3.15pm and brought back to Cromwell.
Start from our Cromwell depot at 8.30am with bike fitting and briefing prior to taking our shuttle to Auripo, departing 9.15am, for your adventure to begin. This whole section of the trail is gentle riding so an easy ride for all riders. Cycling for about 3-4 hours.
You pass through the townships of Lauder, Omakau and Chatto Creek, finishing in Clyde. Enjoy the Southern Hospitality for food and drink along the way. Shuttle pick up at 4pm from Clyde, returning to Cromwell.
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Option A: Adults $295pp, Children $225pp (12 years & under)
Option B: Adults $255pp, Children $195pp (12 years & under)
Minimum 2 pax
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• E-Bike upgrade $60.00pp (Bosch E-Bikes with large 625wh batteries)
• Transfers to/from Queenstown
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Bike hire – standard trail bike, helmet, pannier bag, repair kit and pump (our bikes and equipment are new!)
Shuttle Cromwell to Auripo
Map and Information
All bike relocation and transport
Pickup from Chatto Creek Hotel 3.15pm (Option A)
Shuttle - Chatto Creek back to Cromwell 3.15pm (Option A)
Shuttle - Clyde back to Cromwell 4pm (Option B)
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15th September - 15th May (Subject to availability)
Excludes Christmas day
NB: Online booking has a limited availability so please ring us as we will most likely be able to accommodate your booking!
12 months of the year. (Subject to availability)
Start dates are flexible - our Reservations staff will work with you to create an itinerary for your preferred dates (dependent on accommodation availability)
